Acer 3000 manual First things first, Your guides

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 3000 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adaptor Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page Programs. See Launch keys on page 19 for TravelMate tourFront view DescriptionEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Connectivity AudioKeyboard and pointing device Environment WeightDimensions PortsOptions PowerIcon Function Description IndicatorsUsing the keyboard Lock keysScroll Lock Fn+F12 Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionShift+ Fn+F6 Hot keysEManager on Fn+F4 Fn+F5Fn+ ↓ Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7Fn +F8 Fn+ ↑Euro symbol Launch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your notebook Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings What to take to short meetingsTaking the computer home What to take with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryUsing software Boot sequenceDisc to disc recovery enable PasswordRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMake sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Restore without a Recovery CDFrequently-asked questions TroubleshootingNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Keyboard does not respondTroubleshooting tips Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Error messages Corrective action Error messagesRequesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsTBR Modem noticesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZH1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM